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Borders Abbeys Way

A circular walking holiday exploring the historic ruins of four Scottish border abbeys.

6 to 8 nights

68 miles

Moderate to Demanding

From £515 per person

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About this route

The full Borders Abbeys Way trail traverses 68 miles along a circular route, starting and ending in the market town of Jedburgh. As well as the four magnificent abbeys at Jedburgh, Melrose, Dryburgh and Kelso, the walk also takes in plenty of other historic sites, as well as a variety of charming towns and villages, each with its own unique character to uncover and history to share.

The scenery of the Scottish Borders complements this walk perfectly, boasting views of green hills, quiet forests and sparkling waters, providing a stunning backdrop to a truly fantastic holiday option.

Dog friendly tours available

Dog friendly itineraries are available for this route. Look for the pawprint icon when
choosing your itinerary. Please note that dog friendly walks may require more transfers
than standard tours.

Standard

Interactive

Circular trail beginning at Jedburgh

68
miles (109 km)

2nd January
to 24th December

Holiday Highlights

Admiring the Gothic gargoyles of Melrose Abbey, including a pig playing the bagpipes.

Visiting the bustling market towns of Melrose, Jedburgh and Kelso, all alive with independent shops and brilliant eateries.

Looking out at the fairytale turrets and pinnacles of Floors Castle.

Available tours

Dog friendly tours

Code

Tour

Duration

Difficulty

Price per person

BAW1

A circular trail beginning at Jedburgh

6 nights, 5 days walking

Demanding

£515

BAW1-D

A circular trail beginning at Jedburgh
Dog friendly

6 nights, 5 days walking

Demanding

£545

BAW2

A circular trail beginning at Jedburgh

7 nights, 6 days walking

Moderate / Demanding

£605

BAW2-D

A circular trail beginning at Jedburgh
Dog friendly

7 nights, 6 days walking

Moderate / Demanding

£640

BAW3

A circular trail beginning at Jedburgh

8 nights, 7 days walking

Moderate

£690

BAW3-D

A circular trail beginning at Jedburgh
Dog friendly

8 nights, 7 days walking

Moderate

£730

Borders Abbeys Way 6
nights, 5 days walking

£NNN
per person

Itinerary

What's included?

Extra nights?

Tour facts

Route profile

Travel info

Weather

Start

Travel to Jedburgh where your first night's accommodation has been booked

Day 1

Jedburgh to Hawick. 14.5 miles (23km)

Day 2

Hawick to Selkirk. 12 miles (19km)

Day 3

Selkirk to Melrose. 10 miles (16km)

Day 4

Melrose to Kelso. 18 miles (29km)

Day 5

Kelso to Jedburgh. 14 miles (22km)

Finish

Depart from Jedburgh after breakfast

Your Itinerary

This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.

The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to walk more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.

Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are walking on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Walker or Single Supplements apply respectively:

A note about transfers

Solo Walker Supplement

£30.00 per person / per night

Single Supplement

£20.00 per person / per night

You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:

Extra night (Standard)

£50.00 per person / per night

What's included?

6 nights accommodation in en-suite rooms (where available) in selected B&B’s, hotels, inns and guesthouses along the trail, or a short distance away via taxi provided at our expense.

Breakfast each day.

Door to door luggage transfer.

Maps with the route marked on and a guidebook or route notes describing the trail.

An information pack containing an itinerary, instructions on how to find your accommodation each night and a kit
list.

Detailed travel instructions on how to get to the start of your holiday and back from the end of it.

Extra Nights & Rest Days

Jedburgh is an attractive town with many interesting sites of historic interest ranging from its magnificent abbey to Jedburgh Castle Jail and Mary Queen of Scots House.

Hawick is a good choice for a rest day if you wish to shop for luxury knitwear at its many factory outlets while Selkirk is another pleasant Borders town with two fascinating museums (Halliwell's House Museum and Walter Scott's Courtroom).

Melrose is the loveliest of all the Borders towns. It is a charming mix of delightful little shops, narrow streets, Georgian and Victorian facades and the best of the Border abbeys.

Kelso is a picturesque little town with cobbled streets leading into a wide market square bounded by elegant three-storey townhouses and shops. Floors Castle, the vast ancestral home of the Duke of Roxburghe is about a twenty-minute walk from the town.